Bend Time

Bend Time is the power to slow or stop time completely. This ability can be used to set up attacks, move unnoticed or simply escape dangerous situations. Corvo Attano and Daud can acquire this supernatural ability as a result of the mark bestowed upon them by the Outsider.

Ability tiers

Tier I - (2 runes)

Bend Time in action.

With Tier I Bend Time, Corvo can slow time for up to 12 seconds while moving at regular speed, though when he comes into contact with a person or an object, their path of momentum will change, before slowing once more.

Tier II - (8 runes (Corvo) / 6 runes (Daud))

Corvo using Bend Time Tier II.

With Tier II Bend Time, Corvo has the capability to completely stop events around him, but only for a shorter duration, of about 8 seconds. When combined with Possession, a target can be moved into the trajectory of a fired weapon to kill them. In addition, freezing time can be used to kill or knock out multiple foes using the pistol or crossbow. This is especially useful with the crossbow reload upgrade, as entire rooms can be easily cleared before time restarts.

Special effects

• Bend Time does not make Corvo immune to projectiles, even at Tier II; running into the path of one causes Corvo to take damage as usual, disrupting Bend Time before the power resumes.
• During the course of Bend Time Tier II, Corvo is able to walk past security devices that would otherwise kill him outright, such as Arc Pylons or Walls of Light, unharmed.
• Enemy projectiles fired during Tier II Bend Time can be collected.
• When enemies are stopped by Tier II Bend Time, every successful attack will be fatal.
• Corvo cannot be detected during Tier II Bend Time.
• Bending time (level 2) when an enemy is aiming at the player with a pistol allows the enemy to shoot at the moment that Bend Time 2 is activated. There is no need to try to stop time at the exact moment the bullet is fired in order to collect the bullet or make it shoot someone else.

Trivia

• It appears that some of those touched by the Outsider are immune to Bend Time, such as Daud, who uses it as a chance to fight Corvo one-on-one.
• As with all other supernatural abilities, Bend Time is negated by Overseer music boxes.
• Bend Time cannot be activated near music boxes, but music boxes will not affect Tier II Bend Time if it has already been activated.
• Emily Kaldwin appears to demonstrate the Tier II Bend Time ability in the Dishonored 2 Official E3 2015 Announce Trailer.

Audio

Bend Time sound effect.

Gallery

Corvo uses Bend Time II.

Daud stops time to fight a Brigmore Witch.

Maria is surprised by Daud using Bend Time.

Daud stops time to fight Corvo.